Rob Richards
@robrichards.bsky.social
Retired Professor of Genetics. Mid-century modern. Interest in an autoinflammatory mechanism for neurodegenerative diseases https://academic.oup.com/hmg/article/27/R2/R108/4976601
Legality ≠ morality
February 4, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Legality ≠ morality
What exactly is a “power broker” in a democracy, other than an indicator that the democracy is broken?
February 4, 2026 at 1:25 AM
What exactly is a “power broker” in a democracy, other than an indicator that the democracy is broken?
Would love someone to ask these enablers whether a line exists that when crossed would mean that they were no longer able to support the regime and actually actively seek their removal?
February 1, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Would love someone to ask these enablers whether a line exists that when crossed would mean that they were no longer able to support the regime and actually actively seek their removal?
Hannah Arendt did her best.
February 1, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Hannah Arendt did her best.
Are there any laws in Australia against grifting?
February 1, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Are there any laws in Australia against grifting?
Has anyone ever done DNA Test on the body to confirm that it was him?
January 31, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Has anyone ever done DNA Test on the body to confirm that it was him?
Actually it looks like any kind of lobbyist - gambling, arms industry, fossil fuels. Money is the loudest Voice in Parliament.
January 31, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Actually it looks like any kind of lobbyist - gambling, arms industry, fossil fuels. Money is the loudest Voice in Parliament.
Do the public servants themselves pay or the taxpayers again?
January 31, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Do the public servants themselves pay or the taxpayers again?
Disinterest is the correct response
January 30, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Disinterest is the correct response
“Among her achievements in parliament Michaels listed the recent arts bill that was introduced to state parliament in November, 2025 but has not yet been passed.
It was meant to ….. protect artists’ freedom of speech and independence from political interference.” @instanterudite.bsky.social
It was meant to ….. protect artists’ freedom of speech and independence from political interference.” @instanterudite.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 8:43 AM
“Among her achievements in parliament Michaels listed the recent arts bill that was introduced to state parliament in November, 2025 but has not yet been passed.
It was meant to ….. protect artists’ freedom of speech and independence from political interference.” @instanterudite.bsky.social
It was meant to ….. protect artists’ freedom of speech and independence from political interference.” @instanterudite.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 7:55 AM
The contrast in media and political responses, between the two recent terror incidents could hardly have been starker and exposes our national zeitgeist.
January 30, 2026 at 7:52 AM
The contrast in media and political responses, between the two recent terror incidents could hardly have been starker and exposes our national zeitgeist.
“Among her achievements in parliament Michaels listed the recent arts bill that was introduced to state parliament in November, 2025 but has not yet been passed.
It was meant to ….. protect artists’ freedom of speech and independence from political interference.” @instanterudite.bsky.social
It was meant to ….. protect artists’ freedom of speech and independence from political interference.” @instanterudite.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 7:42 AM
“Among her achievements in parliament Michaels listed the recent arts bill that was introduced to state parliament in November, 2025 but has not yet been passed.
It was meant to ….. protect artists’ freedom of speech and independence from political interference.” @instanterudite.bsky.social
It was meant to ….. protect artists’ freedom of speech and independence from political interference.” @instanterudite.bsky.social
Does this qualify as attempted murder?
January 30, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Does this qualify as attempted murder?
Who listens to the radio?
January 30, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Who listens to the radio?
Parliamentary privilege voids the application of hate speech laws apparently?
January 30, 2026 at 12:29 AM
Parliamentary privilege voids the application of hate speech laws apparently?
Could someone please tell @albomp.bsky.social that he can stop wedging his opponents now because they are in a death spiral.
January 30, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Could someone please tell @albomp.bsky.social that he can stop wedging his opponents now because they are in a death spiral.
Disinterest is the correct response
January 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Disinterest is the correct response
Is lobbying strictly a fee for service enterprise?
January 29, 2026 at 6:11 AM
Is lobbying strictly a fee for service enterprise?
See GOP (USA) for instructions and procedures. Does parliamentary privilege negate hate speech law?
January 29, 2026 at 6:07 AM
See GOP (USA) for instructions and procedures. Does parliamentary privilege negate hate speech law?
Is “deescalation” the new “ceasefire”?
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Is “deescalation” the new “ceasefire”?
Enabling comes in many shapes and forms.
January 28, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Enabling comes in many shapes and forms.
One in four people prefer hate? Does the new “hate speech” legislation include those who indulge in hate speech in parliament??
January 28, 2026 at 1:18 AM
One in four people prefer hate? Does the new “hate speech” legislation include those who indulge in hate speech in parliament??